Product description

Detachable AC Australian specific plug adaptor insert provided with Switch mode Power Supply - Input 110-240 AC 50/60 Hz 0.2A
Output: 3-24V DC 0.01-1.2A
Product output voltage labelled according to use
GPE053h - Vxxxyyy-4. "h" - A denotes output - DC connector cord with DC connector or B for USB port.
"xxx" denotes output voltage (either 030-240) for 3.0 to 24vDC in steps of 0.1v
"yyy" denotes output current (001-120 for 0.01-1.20A in steps of 0.01A
Australian Adaptor only supplied with Power Supply as an entity - incidents only have occurred with the adaptor NOT the actual power supply.

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Reason the product is recalled

There is a risk of the adaptor faceplate being dislodged resulting in the internal components being exposed.

The hazards to consumers

There is a risk of electrical shock to users.

What consumers should do

Consumers who have been supplied with a power supply with the affected plug adaptor between 1 October 2011 and 31 July 2014 should contact Sonova Australia Pty Ltd for a replacement unit.

Consumers can call Sonova Australia on: 02 8858 1854, email recall.adaptor@sonova.com or visit www.sonovarecall.com.au

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Sonova Australia Pty Ltd

Who sold the product

Sonova Australia is a wholesale organisation who provides products through registered business accounts.

Affected products have been distributed through Hearing Care professional retail outlets.

Identifying numbers

Electrical approval number

SAA-151473-EA

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2016/15788 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.

Product questions

Speak to the Office of Fair Trading (NSW) - Gas Technical Regulators Committee (GTRC) if you have a question about the reason the product is recalled or the hazards to consumers.